The SIM's 50th Anniversary Party
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The SIM's 50th Anniversary Party
Although SIM Year 50 does not begin until May 7, our anniversary party will be held on April 6 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The rich Santa Anita Derby for 3yos heading to the Kentucky Derby is the very next day, April 7, so I recommend making a weekend out of it
There are many local hotels right around the track, or you can share a Airbnb to keep the costs down (I recommend talking to Louise Bayou about that!). The track does have special Uber lanes if renting a car doesn't appeal.
For easy access to the track, Burbank airport is closest and is a Southwest hub, but LAX will be cheaper. I recommend Southwest or Expedia for cheap flights.
The gathering will have a LIVE Steward auction of some of my best yearlings and 2yos, free food, good racing, and pretty much everyone needs to be there!!
There are many local hotels right around the track, or you can share a Airbnb to keep the costs down (I recommend talking to Louise Bayou about that!). The track does have special Uber lanes if renting a car doesn't appeal.
For easy access to the track, Burbank airport is closest and is a Southwest hub, but LAX will be cheaper. I recommend Southwest or Expedia for cheap flights.
The gathering will have a LIVE Steward auction of some of my best yearlings and 2yos, free food, good racing, and pretty much everyone needs to be there!!
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Re: The SIM's 50th Anniversary Party
I will be there, present, but only in DREAMS, because it is the only way for me
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I love the countdown timer! I'm so there.
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Re: The SIM's 50th Anniversary Party
If only I were still on the West Coast! I'm saving my money for Breeder's Cup, otherwise I would be there...The Steward wrote: ↑6 years ago Although SIM Year 50 does not begin until May 7, our anniversary party will be held on April 6 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The rich Santa Anita Derby for 3yos heading to the Kentucky Derby is the very next day, April 7, so I recommend making a weekend out of it
There are many local hotels right around the track, or you can share a Airbnb to keep the costs down (I recommend talking to Louise Bayou about that!). The track does have special Uber lanes if renting a car doesn't appeal.
For easy access to the track, Burbank airport is closest and is a Southwest hub, but LAX will be cheaper. I recommend Southwest or Expedia for cheap flights.
The gathering will have a LIVE Steward auction of some of my best yearlings and 2yos, free food, good racing, and pretty much everyone needs to be there!!
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Cincinnati to LAX 215 round trip.Madelene Gilbert wrote: ↑6 years agoIf only I were still on the West Coast! I'm saving my money for Breeder's Cup, otherwise I would be there...The Steward wrote: ↑6 years ago Although SIM Year 50 does not begin until May 7, our anniversary party will be held on April 6 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The rich Santa Anita Derby for 3yos heading to the Kentucky Derby is the very next day, April 7, so I recommend making a weekend out of it
There are many local hotels right around the track, or you can share a Airbnb to keep the costs down (I recommend talking to Louise Bayou about that!). The track does have special Uber lanes if renting a car doesn't appeal.
For easy access to the track, Burbank airport is closest and is a Southwest hub, but LAX will be cheaper. I recommend Southwest or Expedia for cheap flights.
The gathering will have a LIVE Steward auction of some of my best yearlings and 2yos, free food, good racing, and pretty much everyone needs to be there!!
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Re: The SIM's 50th Anniversary Party
I wonder if one of the more tech savvy attendees could rig up a video feed of some sort so that work shackled internationals like me can join the party. Totally wish I could be there!
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I'm not international, but it's highly unlikely I'll be in a position to go. So, I too am wondering about a tech setup.
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Problem is, I've already traveled back west twice in the last year and I'm broke. No way I'd get the money by April. I really want to go to the BC this year while it's at Churchill, plus it's my birthday. Been planning for that for the last 3 years!
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If I get the job I want, I'll be living in Louisville within two months. Wanting to meet some SIMsters eventually is no small part of my hoping I get the job.
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I live just outside of Louisville (like literally the county line/city change is down the street from me). So if you get it and have any questions on where to live... where to never go or live, etc... feel free to ask.Dan Kauffman wrote: ↑6 years ago If I get the job I want, I'll be living in Louisville within two months. Wanting to meet some SIMsters eventually is no small part of my hoping I get the job.
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I unfortunately don't have the means to get on a plane and go to California by myself during the academic year, but I'll definitely be there in spirit! I hope to meet all of you someday.
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I have never driven from the Vegas Valley to Santa Anita but it looks like it would not be too much of a drive. So I am hoping that my schedule is free at the beginning of April 2018.
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Re: The SIM's 50th Anniversary Party
I will make the drive down from Vegas for the 7th. Have to see if I can get the day off to be there for the 6th.
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We can probably make this happen.Cleo Patra wrote: ↑6 years ago I wonder if one of the more tech savvy attendees could rig up a video feed of some sort so that work shackled internationals like me can join the party. Totally wish I could be there!
Also.. I'm SOOOO excited about this I can't find a GIF that expressed how excited I am to attend!! Not sure my method of transport yet. I may be driving down or flying.
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